

Whats the difference between

食べたら〜 and 食べてでもしたら〜


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Explanation for でもしたら vs したら


The conditional たら is used neutrally, while the でもしたら expresses a condition
you feel against and hope doesn't come true. I think adding "heaven forbid" or
"perish the thought" may be a good analogue in English. Compare:

> 私のプリンを食べたら、めちゃくちゃ怒るからね。 "If you eat my custard pudding, I'm going to be
> really mad. (So be warned.)"

vs

> 私のプリンを食べでもしたら、めちゃくちゃ怒るからね。 "If, heaven forbid, you eat my custard pudding,
> I'm going to be really mad. (So be warned.)"


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